Gerow started as a freelance writer for Singletracks and was a full-time staff member from 2019 to 2022. His areas of expertise include component tech and tires, suspension setup, gravity riding, bikepacking, repair, and maintenance. A mountain biker since 1986, Gerow continues to contribute compelling and expert mountain bike and component reviews.
"If not riding then I'm writing, or quite possibly cooking something. I play bass with nine-and-a-half fingers, eat vegetables and fruit, and prefer movement as frequently as possible. I find discomforts and challenges more useful than most things, particularly what emerges from them. If I died and could return as anything I would choose a camp fire."
Author snapshot
- Instagram: @ribbonsinsticksmedia
- Location: Bellingham, Washington
- Previous location: Torino, Italy and Florence, Italy
MTB experience
- Mountain biking since 1986
- Current bike stable: Raaw Madonna (160mm) and a Kona Unit (rigid)
- Favorite place to ride: Jamniza, Slovenia
Writing experience and education
- Other publications: Craft MTN and various Italian blogs
- Masters of Sociology
- Firefighter 2 Certification, EMT, Hazmat Operations, Rope Rescue
If not riding then I'm writing, or quite possibly cooking something. I play bass with nine-and-a-half fingers, eat vegetables and fruit, and prefer movement as frequently as possible. I find discomforts and challenges more useful than most things, particularly what emerges from them. If I died and could return as anything I would choose a camp fire.
Hope Fortus mountain bike wheels feature welded 6061 T6 aluminum rims and alloy hubs that are machine built and hand finished in Barnoldswick, UK.
Maxxis filled in the semi-slick gap in their gravel tire lineup today with the all new Receptor.
Professional enduro athletes have earned top results aboard mountain bikes ranging from 130mm to 180mm of rear suspension travel. Are their bikes not equally enduro when slid across the race tape?
Cross Country Olympian turned enduro pro, Adam Craig, grew up racing and riding on the natural singletracks of Maine, and is building trails in the state for an upcoming EWS qualifier on Sugarloaf Mountain.
The FSA SL-K cranks, chainring, and BB have been middle-of-nowhere silent no matter how long I stand and climb after slopping through the mud.
Wireless sensors track the fork and frame to help riders optimize suspension settings. There's also an anti-theft system built in.
The Crankbrothers Synthesis wheels feature different front and wheel specs to optimize ride feel and performance on the trail.
Need more bag-free hydration options, but don't have the frame mounts for it? The Granite Design AUX bottle cage could be a good option.
We asked mountain bike athletes and pro mechanics for tips on silent disc brakes.
The main docking platform of the 135mm-wide Syncros Tofino saddle is flatter than most, with a bit of raised tail to dig your sit bones into on the way uphill.
A look at the enduro mountain bike scene in Mexico, from the races to the trails.
Pick your limited-edition YT carbon 29er, each for the same price of €/$3,999.
Paging all seasoned shredders: Please share your bike tool suggestions with newer riders.
With 23 models across the RAP II, V Pro, SV PRO, Super V, and Super SV ranges, Lezyne likely has a multi-tool for most trailside triage.
With a retail price of $5,399 (€4,499), the new 175mm aluminum Canyon Torque:ON ebike could pay for itself after a few summers of skipped lift passes.
From gravel and enduro racing to multi-day sightseeing by bike, East Africa has something for everyone.
Giuseppe Ernesto Mangone, 46, died in a mountain bike crash that took place on the popular Cresta trail in northern Italy.
A few Israeli mountain bikers aim to boost the local gravity scene through an inaugural EWS qualifier event in 2021.
The new Proterra mountain bike wheel range from WTB will be built in California.
Is this a freeride or super-enduro bike? Does it matter when it looks this fun?
If you want a dropper post for that "lightest" bike build, the 9Point8 Fall Line R is likely the one for the job.
If you don't need precise PSI measurements this portable mini pump will inflate both tires and suspension components.
The managing staff at the Italian Superenduro series has decided to skip another season of racing in 2021.
The new Fuji Rakan LT is an aluminum 29er enduro bike with 160/150mm of suspension travel front/rear, with builds starting at $2,800.
The Migration Gravel Race aims to encourage cycling tourism in Kenya's Massai Mara National Reserve while supporting sub-Saharan athletes.
The Ibis Ripley trail bike is now offered with an aluminum frame (AF) and builds start at $2,999.
Get the full scoop on carbon mountain bike rims, as well as a teaser for a new We Are One product.
Do you thrive with less structure? These training tips may help increase your fitness without a calendar.
Over tightening a seat post clamp can compress dropper post internals, causing permanent damage. Here are other ways to clamp the post in place without turning the screws too far.
The Coros Apex Pro is the most comfortable multi-sport watch we have tested yet, but does it warrant a higher price tag?
The Mountain Fork is a sweet piece of gear that makes two bikes out of one with little conversion time.
The new Focus Atlas gravel bike features an aluminum frame and an affordable price tag.
No electric assistance is necessary to seat tubeless mountain bike tires with this powerful floor pump.
Readers asked how it's if possible to qualify for elite EWS races in 2021 given the low number of events, so we asked Chris Ball that same question.
We have heard how great the Hope Tech 3 E4 mountain bike brakes are from countless riders, and it was finally time to squeeze a set for ourselves.
A high single pivot and an idler pulley on a 140mm 29er? Deviate Cycles does things a little differently.
Stuff happens, and getting a chain stuck between the cassette and spokes is no fun. What do you do to get rolling again?
Get the full scoop on how mountain bike tire traction works with an in-depth look at compounds, casings, and pressures with Specialized tire expert Wolf Vorm Walde.
This season we're testing the Cotic Jeht, a full suspension 29er trail bike with a steel frame.
If it looks like snow in the air and on the trail in spite of the warm weather, chances are there's Cottonwood overhead.
These 3 innovative items could get you out of a trailside jam.
Given their enhanced grip we'll go ahead and recommend Loïc Bruni mount up a set of Specialized Butcher T9 Grid Gravity tires for the World Cups.
The Sunn Kern EN is equal parts race-ready and fun to ride, with a unique frame design.
We asked a World Cup promoter what the main challenges were in 2020, and what's required to make the coming season happen.
A reflection on mountain biking with friends, both old and new.
The Ukraine Gravity crew is working to build trails in their native country and to showcase the riding there via creative video projects.
EWS Managing Director Chris Ball explains how the series will look different in 2021 with longer stays and more points up for grabs in each location .
The race is on for 2021! Check out the EWS press release with full season highlights.
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